CardCow Vintage Postcards

View of Dining Room, Edgewater Beach Hotel Double Postcard

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
View of Dining Room, Edgewater Beach Hotel Double Postcard
Chicago (IL), White Border unused

Wacker Drive And Chicago River By Night

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:30:25 +0100

Title:
Wacker Drive And Chicago River By Night
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Wacker Drive, built at a cost of about $8,000,000 consists of a lower level drive for heavy commercial traffic and an upper level for automobiles and pedestrians. Prominent buildings shown are the Wrigley Building. Tribune Tower, London Guarantee & Accident Co. Bldg., Mather Building. And Pure Oil Building.

Union Stock Yards

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:30:24 +0100

Title:
Union Stock Yards
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
The Union Stock Yards are located on the South Side. extending from 39th to 43rd Streets. West of Halsted and cover a total area of about 400 acres. An average of over 1,000 cars of live stock from 22 states of the Union is received daily. Nearly $2,000,000 worth of live stock is sold and delivered here every day in the year for spot cash.

LaSalle Street Station

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:27:59 +0100

Title:
LaSalle Street Station
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
This station is the terminal for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, Lackawanna, New York Central & N. York, Chicago & St. Louis (Nickel Plate). On Van Buren Street, between Sherman and LaSalle Streets.

A Century Of Progress

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:27:11 +0100

Title:
A Century Of Progress
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1951 Dec-04

Description:
International Exposition, Chicago, 1933. Reached by Rock Island Lines direct to LaSalle Street Station. In the Heart of the Loop. This is to remind you that your membership in All States Hobby Club and your subscription to our magazine, Collector Hobbyist, is coming up soon for renewal. Why not check on this and send your dues to the A.S.H.C. Treasurer.

Electrical Group

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:26:59 +0100

Title:
Electrical Group
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1933 May-18

Description:
The building unit on the extreme left houses the exhibits of radio. The building in the center is devoted to exhibits of telephone and telegraph; and the there quarter circular unit on the right portrays the generation distribution and utilization of electricity. The entire group is two stories high and of modern architectural design. White, red, yellow, gold, blue and silver are the colors used to decorate the buildings.

Soldier Field And Field Museum, Grant Park

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:26:49 +0100

Title:
Soldier Field And Field Museum, Grant Park
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
One of the largest stadiums in the world, having a seating capacity of 150000. Designed to harmonize with the Field Museum, just north of it in Grant Park. Affords such amusements as: pageants, rodeos, athletic contests and festivals on a lavish scale. It was dedicated to the memory of our war heroes at a cost of over $ 5000000.

Soldier Field And Field Museum, Grant Park

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:26:48 +0100

Chicago Y. M. C. A. Hotel, 826 South Wabash Avenue

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:00 +0100

Title:
Chicago Y. M. C. A. Hotel, 826 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Chicago Y.M.C. A. Hotel 826 South Wabash Avenue For Men, Women, Families. 2,000 Fireproof Rooms in Downtown Chicago 2 Cafeterias Serving 3,000 Meals Daily Convenient to all Transportation Guest Programs Activities Include: Social, Educational and Religious Events. "Inexpensive Living with Friendly People."

Chicago

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:51 +0100

Title:
Chicago
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Looking west at the Chicago River. The Michigan Avenue bridge is in foreground. At right the Wrigley building is partly visible. Behind this edifice is the Sun-times building, and just behind is the Wabash Avenue bridge. In background is the State Street Bridge. Chicago, "The City Beautiful".

Chicago And Northwestern Station

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:28:44 +0100

Title:
Chicago And Northwestern Station
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
This station handles more passengers than any other station in Chicago Opened may 4, 1911, constructed of New England granite, it covers a full square block and has a 7 acre train shed.

Greetings From Chicago

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:28:17 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Chicago
Chicago (IL), Chrome PM 1957 Jan-02

Description:
Waiting for you color by hall

O'Hare International Airport On Chicago's Far North West Side

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
O'Hare International Airport On Chicago's Far North West Side
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Chicago - O'Hare International Airport

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Chicago - O'Hare International Airport
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Chicago-O'hare International Airport - World's largest and Busiest home of the Jets national and International

Street Scene, South Water Street

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Street Scene, South Water Street
Chicago (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Oct-31

Description:
South Water Street is considered throughout the world as one of the novel sights of Chicago. The buildings are occupied by produce and fruit commission firms, supplying not only Chicago with these commodities but a very large territory of several hundred miles in all directions. The ever crowded condition of the street is a sight to behold, though by personal police regulations passage for man and animal is maintained.

Edgewater Beach Apartments And Lake Michigan

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Edgewater Beach Apartments And Lake Michigan
Chicago (IL), Real Photo unused

Newberry Library

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:28:23 +0100

Title:
Newberry Library
Chicago (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Jun-23

Visitors Reception Room Libby Mcneill And Libby

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:28:22 +0100

Title:
Visitors Reception Room Libby Mcneill And Libby
Chicago (IL), Divided Back unused

Lincoln Park Lagoon And Bridge

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:28:21 +0100

Title:
Lincoln Park Lagoon And Bridge
Chicago (IL), Divided Back PM 1908 Aug-12

The Yerkes Observatory, Lake Geneva

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:28:20 +0100

Title:
The Yerkes Observatory, Lake Geneva
Chicago (IL), Divided Back PM 1907 Jun-21

Washington Park

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:28:20 +0100

Title:
Washington Park
Chicago (IL), Divided Back PM 1911 Jan-20

Description:
Stepping Stones and Lagoon. Oldest Park on South Side. Area 371 Acres

St. Vincent's Church And College

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:28:16 +0100

Title:
St. Vincent's Church And College
Chicago (IL), Divided Back unused

Church Of Our Lady Of Sorrows

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:28:16 +0100

Title:
Church Of Our Lady Of Sorrows
Chicago (IL), Divided Back unused

Marshall Field & Co.'s Retail Store

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:28:16 +0100

Title:
Marshall Field & Co.'s Retail Store
Chicago (IL), Divided Back unused

U. S. Marine Hospital

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:47:12 +0100

Title:
U. S. Marine Hospital
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Mar-19

Newbery Library

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:45:38 +0100

Title:
Newbery Library
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1909 Jan-27

Washington Park Refectory

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:44:59 +0100

Title:
Washington Park Refectory
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Aug-04

Royal Bengal Tiger, Lincoln Park

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:44:06 +0100

Title:
Royal Bengal Tiger, Lincoln Park
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908

Scene In Jackson Park

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:44:05 +0100

Title:
Scene In Jackson Park
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908 Jun-11

Otto Young's Villa

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:44:04 +0100

Title:
Otto Young's Villa
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Jun-23

Description:
From Lawn, Lake Geneva (Near Chicago)

Clark St. Opposite Court House In 1860

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:43:56 +0100

Title:
Clark St. Opposite Court House In 1860
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Apr-28

State Street

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:43:55 +0100

Title:
State Street
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Oct-15

Description:
North of Adams Street

The Ferris Wheel

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:43:46 +0100

Title:
The Ferris Wheel
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

La Salle Monument In Lincoln Park

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:43:28 +0100

Title:
La Salle Monument In Lincoln Park
Chicago (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused

YMCA Hotel Marine Room, 826 S. Wabash Avenue

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:40:08 +0100

Title:
YMCA Hotel Marine Room, 826 S. Wabash Avenue
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
? For Men, Women and Families. 2000 Fireproof rooms. Many with running water. Some with private bath. Rates from $1.00 o $2.00 per day. Daily programs, entertainments and concerts. Within walking distance of a beach. These marine type built-in bed room units installed at the Chicago Y.M.C.A. Hotel were designed by the hotel staff.

Weeding On The Pair-O-Chutes, Riverside park

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:40:08 +0100

Title:
Weeding On The Pair-O-Chutes, Riverside park
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1947 Jun-13

Henrici's, 67-71 West Randolph Street

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:39:11 +0100

Title:
Henrici's, 67-71 West Randolph Street
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1946 Sep-04

Description:
You will enjoy Chicago's finest food, pastry and coffee at Henrici's.

Bears, Brookfield Zoo

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:38:57 +0100

Title:
Bears, Brookfield Zoo
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1939 Nov-06

Description:
One of the Barless Zoos in the world, covering nearly two hundred acres of native woodland, with some of the finest specimens and wonders of wild animal life housed in natural settings of modern design and beauty.

Soldiers Field And Field Museum, Lake Front

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:38:19 +0100

Title:
Soldiers Field And Field Museum, Lake Front
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
One of the largest Stadiums in the world, having seating capacity of over 122,000. The New field Museum of Natural History is located in Grant Park at the foot of Roosevelt Road. The structure is built of white marble and is strictly fireproof. Estimated cost four Million dollars.

Soldiers Field And Field Museum, Lake Front

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:38:18 +0100

Title:
Soldiers Field And Field Museum, Lake Front
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1945 Dec-31

Description:
Two of Chicago's imposing structures are located facing each other on the beautiful Lake front ? The field Museum and Soldiers Field. The Museum a gift of Marshall Field, cost about seven and one-half millions and is the best of its kind in the world. Soldiers field is dedicated as a War Memorial and is the scene of many thrilling spectacles.

The Tribune Tower By Night

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:36:30 +0100

Title:
The Tribune Tower By Night
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1947 Oct-02

Description:
The new Tribune Tower Building is located near the Michigan Boulevard Bridge; is 23 stories high with a tower of 140 feet. The Chicago Tribune offered prize of $100,000 for the plans and the result is the most beautiful office building in the world.

The Coliseum

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:36:30 +0100

Title:
The Coliseum
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
The coliseum has a seating capacity of fifteen thousand. Because of this, it has acquired the title of ?Chicago's historic convention hall.? Each year it houses many of the large national expositions, among which are the radio, outdoor and outomobile shows. The facade of the coliseum was built from material salvaged from the Civil War ? famous Libby Prison of Richmond, Virginia.

Alexander McKinlock Memorial Campus, Northwestern University

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:36:29 +0100

Title:
Alexander McKinlock Memorial Campus, Northwestern University
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1939 Sep-07

Description:
View from Lake Shore Drive looking West. Showing Montgomery Ward Memorial Building. Containing Medical school, Medical Clinic. Dental School and Dental Clinic. Other buildings shown are Wieboldt Hall of Commerce, Levy Mayer Hall of Law. Elbert H. Gary Library of Law.

The Stevens

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:35:18 +0100

Title:
The Stevens
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1943 Mar-04

Description:
?America's Grand Hotel? Located in the very heart of the city on Chicago's famous Michigan Boulevard overlooking Grant Park and the Lake. The Stevens occupies Chicago's finest hotel location preferred by vacation, pleasure, business travelers.

The Stevens

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:35:18 +0100

Title:
The Stevens
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
The Stevens Overlooking Lake Michigan. Located in the very heart of the city ? on Chicago's famous Michigan Boulevard overlooking Grant Park and the Lake. The Stevens is noted for its friendly service and excellent food

Adler Planetarium And Terrazzo Promenade

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:35:18 +0100

Title:
Adler Planetarium And Terrazzo Promenade
Chicago (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Adler Planetarium and Terrazo Promenade. The million dollar Adler planetarium on the lake front off Roosevelt Road. ?A Drama of the Heavens.? Demonstrating the beauties and mysteries of the universe mechanically reproduced. A Zeiss projector costing over ninety thousand dollars reflects the planets and stars on a vaulted dome. Also has a lecture hall with a seating capacity for several hundred persons

Public Library

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:35:17 +0100

Title:
Public Library
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1944 Apr-27

Description:
The Public Library is located on Michigan boulevard, extending from E. Washington St. to E. Randolph St. The building contains 110,000 square feet of floor space. The library is stocked with books upon almost every subject. There are extensive collections of Art Books and Books in Foreign Languages, History, Biography and Travel. The library board maintains seventeen branch libraries and six branch reading rooms, also over a hundred delivery stations.

John G. Shedd Memorial Aquarium

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:35:17 +0100

Title:
John G. Shedd Memorial Aquarium
Chicago (IL), Linen PM 1939 Sep-28

Description:
Located at the lake front, in Grant park east of Field Museum of Natural History. It is the largest and most modern Aquarium in America. It is built of Georgia Marble.

Navy Pier

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:15:52 +0100

Title:
Navy Pier
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Chicago's contribution to ocean commerce is represented by Navy Pier. Opened in 1959 and operated by the Chicago Port Authority its role has increased steadily in importance, especially since the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, linking the Great Lakes and the Mississippi river System.

Chicago

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:15:52 +0100

Title:
Chicago
Chicago (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Looking North along Michigan Avenue from The Art Institute of Chicago, World famous art gallery and art school in Grant Park. This view reveals many impressive skyscrapers, a few of which are the Carbide and Carbon Billing, The Wrigley Building, The Tribune Tower, and the Prudential Building.